Lewes Bonfire guidelines. Ridiculous

Gazwag · Oct 31, 2014

Dick Knights Mumm said:
I am assuming the Brighton trains will be heaving - does it make any sense to park at Glynde and train in from there ?

I usually get there at 5pmish and park on the Malling estate (NE of Lewes), then its easy to get back through the tunnel onto the A27 afterwards. 15 minutes walk from the town centre, 5 minutes from Waterloo's fire site and no queuing at the station.

If you are coming from Brighton way then maybe up by the prison somewhere, bit more of a walk and a choice of Borough or Commercial fire sites

Gazwag · Oct 31, 2014

Geestar said:
Cheers I may think of something.

I always ignore naysayers!

Midweek 5th's are so much better than weekend ones at Lewes

Dick Head · Oct 31, 2014

Notters said:
Let me know if you want any advice and ignore the naysayers. Haven't missed it for fifteen years and I love it.

Geestar said:
Cheers I may think of something.

I always ignore naysayers!

Oh dear, what a terrible idea! You should never ignore the naysayers. Nothing good will ever come of it.

Eeyore · Oct 31, 2014

Dick Knights Mumm said:
I am assuming the Brighton trains will be heaving - does it make any sense to park at Glynde and train in from there ?

Then take a spooky walk up Caburn and watch the rituals from there. Ignore the witches sacrifices on the way. It's a local thing.

Geestar · Oct 31, 2014

Gazwag said:
I usually get there at 5pmish and park on the Malling estate (NE of Lewes), then its easy to get back through the tunnel onto the A27 afterwards. 15 minutes walk from the town centre, 5 minutes from Waterloo's fire site and no queuing at the station.

If you are coming from Brighton way then maybe up by the prison somewhere, bit more of a walk and a choice of Borough or Commercial fire sites

A27 shut

Notters · Oct 31, 2014

Kingston is a good option.

Dick Knights Mumm · Oct 31, 2014

Gazwag said:
If you are coming from Brighton way then maybe up by the prison somewhere, bit more of a walk and a choice of Borough or Commercial fire sites

Won't there be endless parking restrictions ?

bluenitsuj · Oct 31, 2014

jevs said:
My first one actually marching. Look out for Skull drummery who'll be marching with Cliffe....i'll have a can of old speckled hen in one hand and a drumstick in t'other.

You don't by any chance know a Mr Birks, I think is with the Cliff society and a West Ham supporter. Known him for many years.

tomfitz12 · Oct 31, 2014

sounds like the opening to the purge

neilbard · Oct 31, 2014

Yeah and put that cigarette out ffs!! :smokin:

jevs · Oct 31, 2014

bluenitsuj said:
You don't by any chance know a Mr Birks, I think is with the Cliff society and a West Ham supporter. Known him for many years.

Possibly....did he used to live on Landport until a few years ago

jevs · Oct 31, 2014

With regards to Lewes on the 5th.

Although many of the locals will disagree, the best thing to do is to drive into Lewes early on...maybe at midday, and park on one of the estates (not ours !!! lol). Walk into town, have lunch, soak up the atmosphere, have dinner and then walk back to the car after the fireworks.

bluenitsuj · Oct 31, 2014

jevs said:
Possibly....did he used to live on Landport until a few years ago

Lived in Polegate for as long as I can remember

Diego Napier · Oct 31, 2014

gripper stebson said:
Much like football hooliganism then, which I am led to believe is frowned upon somewhat!!

It's tradition, you curmudgeonly old killjoy!

Lots of precations are taken nowdays to prevent the worst excesses, Oliver Cromwell banned it but it's managed to survive and flourish without the rioting and rolling burning barrels of tar down the high street.

shingle · Oct 31, 2014

jevs said:
My first one actually marching. Look out for Skull drummery who'll be marching with Cliffe....i'll have a can of old speckled hen in one hand and a drumstick in t'other.

I thought you hated bonfire night in Lewes Jevs

BN9 BHA · Oct 31, 2014

Guinness Boy said:
It's a local event for local people. I'd add the line "please consider if burning The Pope is really appropriate if you spend the other 364 days of the year knitting yoghurt in your sandals and shouting at The Guardian"

el punal · Oct 31, 2014

gripper stebson said:
Working in Lewes today and just had this passed to me by the Police.

Can you imagine the furore if football fans where setting fire to premises and robbing / vandalising? But it's all OK 'cos it's the Lewes F**king Bonfire.

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I blame Bloody Mary.

Pretty pink fairy · Oct 31, 2014

jevs said:
My first one actually marching. Look out for Skull drummery who'll be marching with Cliffe....i'll have a can of old speckled hen in one hand and a drumstick in t'other.

not well endowed then
regards
DR

BN9 BHA · Oct 31, 2014

jevs said:
With regards to Lewes on the 5th.

Although many of the locals will disagree, the best thing to do is to drive into Lewes early on...maybe at midday, and park on one of the estates (not ours !!! lol). Walk into town, have lunch, soak up the atmosphere, have dinner and then walk back to the car after the fireworks.

I don't think many non locals would park in Landport, it's hard enough finding your way around in daylight let alone after dark.

Horton hears a few · Oct 31, 2014

I find the whole bonfire society thing very odd.

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